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Chief Billy. Contemporary shaman, born-again Christian, Cree capitalist

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Chief Billy. Contemporary shaman, born-again Christian, Cree capitalist

Date4/13/1989

Names

Diamond, Billy, 1949- (subject)

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Chief Billy. Contemporary shaman, born-again Christian, Cree capitalist

Subject

Indians of North America

Indigenous peoples

Politics and government

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0043542F

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